HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0304.62 – Fish fillets; frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)

HS code 0304.62 is the 6-digit subheading for fish fillets, frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.). It is used for frozen Pangasius fillets (Basa/Swai), frozen US farm-raised catfish fillets, IQF catfish fillets, frozen breaded catfish fillets and frozen marinated catfish fillets.

What HS 0304.62 covers

This code covers frozen fillets of various catfish species, most notably Pangasius (often marketed as Basa or Swai) from Vietnam, but also includes American farm-raised catfish (Ictalurus spp.) and other types. Catfish fillets are highly traded due to their mild taste, versatile cooking applications, and competitive pricing, making them a staple in many retail and food service sectors globally. The freezing process ensures product integrity over long distances, enabling major aquaculture producers to supply global demand, particularly in North America and Europe. This product offers a cost-effective and convenient protein source for a wide range of consumers.

Covers
  • Frozen Pangasius fillets (Basa/Swai)
  • Frozen US farm-raised catfish fillets
  • IQF catfish fillets
  • Frozen breaded catfish fillets
  • Frozen marinated catfish fillets
Examples
  • Vietnamese Basa Fillets
  • US Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets
  • Delta Pride Catfish Fillets
  • Aqua Star Catfish Fillets

Codes often confused with 0304.62

Common mistake. This code should not be confused with 030451 (fresh/chilled non-fillet catfish meat) or 030491 (other frozen catfish meat, not fillets), as the key distinctions are the form (fillet) and preservation method (frozen).

0304.51Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads0304.91Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030462, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030462 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 94% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$1.3B
  2. 2 Netherlands $25M
  3. 3 Malaysia $16M

World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $370M
  2. 2 Brazil $175M
  3. 3 China $126M

World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 0304.62 2

Brazil splits HS 0304.62 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 0304.62.10 Frozen channel catfish filletsBagre americano (Ictalurus punctatus)
  2. 0304.62.90 Other frozen catfish filletsOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.04 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 0304.62

What is HS code 030462?

HS code 030462 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish fillets; frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.). This code covers frozen fillets of various catfish species, most notably Pangasius (often marketed as Basa or Swai) from Vietnam, but also includes American farm-raised catfish (Ictalurus spp.) and other types. Catfish fillets are highly traded due to their mild taste, versatile cooking applications, and competitive pricing, making them a staple in many retail and food service sectors globally. The freezing process ensures product integrity over long distances, enabling major aquaculture producers to supply global demand, particularly in North America and Europe. This product offers a cost-effective and convenient protein source for a wide range of consumers.

What products fall under HS code 030462?

Frozen Pangasius fillets (Basa/Swai), frozen US farm-raised catfish fillets, IQF catfish fillets, frozen breaded catfish fillets, frozen marinated catfish fillets

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030462?

This code should not be confused with 030451 (fresh/chilled non-fillet catfish meat) or 030491 (other frozen catfish meat, not fillets), as the key distinctions are the form (fillet) and preservation method (frozen).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030462?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030462 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $1.3B, 94% of world exports), the Netherlands ($25M) and Malaysia ($16M). World exports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030462?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030462 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($370M, 26% of world imports), Brazil ($175M) and China ($126M). World imports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 030462 structured?

HS code 030462 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (62) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030462?

Brazil splits HS code 030462 into 2 NCM codes: 0304.62.10 (Frozen channel catfish fillets), 0304.62.90 (Other frozen catfish fillets). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.